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Please Help Me. Yesterday my Norton Personal Firewall gave me an alert saying "avgcmgr.exe" is trying to do something. I allowed it thinking it is a process of my AVG Antivirus. Right after that my Spybot Search and Destroy gave me an alert saying AVG....... (cannot remember the full name) …

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I think I've half fixed a virus/trojan. I got spyguard on my system which kept reinstalling itself, windows explorer -> tools didn't give folder options, got pop-ups and slow-down I found a file called csrssc.exe whcih I think was the main culprit, got rid of it using OTmoveIT, also ran …

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Hi, In the reg key below there can be 50 different keys, how can i read through each one and get its display name and then show those display names in a lsitbox or combo box. hkey_local_machine\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Uninstall I am using the code below to get the data in that single …

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Hello. I am new here and have been doing some reading. I downloaded and ran hijackthis and I have the log file. I can't find anything that really helps me figure out what shouldn't be in here. I've never used hijackthis before and hope I did it right. Anyway, whatever …

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I have found some recent problems with my computer: 1. Microsoft update redirects to MSN.com 2. I cannot download the microsoft malware removal tool -- I get a "page cannot be displayed" error. 3. AdAware cannot update -- it says there is no internet connection -- while I am actually …

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[I]Hellooo! I've been waiting for a chance to post a thread here, I usually have no issues fixing whatever virus may come up by simply reading these forums...but this time I feel like I've tried everything! The explorer.exe resets repeatedly before just not coming back, I can still start new …

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I had an infection that hit me while browsing the blog Dividends4Life on Jan 1, 2009. Avast caught it but somehow it still infected my computer and cause the same symptoms as Paul had at [url]http://www.daniweb.com/forums/thread165698.html[/url] I ran through all the steps of your Read Me and I think I …

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[url]http://www.daniweb.com/techtalkforums/thread14172.html[/url] Hi im basically having the same problem as the person in that thread Logfile of Trend Micro HijackThis v2.0.0 (BETA) Scan saved at 11:49:27 AM, on 5/25/2007 Platform: Windows XP SP2 (WinNT 5.01.2600) Boot mode: Normal Running processes: C:\WINDOWS\System32\smss.exe C:\WINDOWS\system32\winlogon.exe C:\WINDOWS\system32\services.exe C:\WINDOWS\system32\lsass.exe C:\WINDOWS\system32\Ati2evxx.exe C:\WINDOWS\system32\svchost.exe C:\Program Files\Windows Defender\MsMpEng.exe C:\WINDOWS\System32\svchost.exe C:\Program …

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Hello! I have read through many threads here and elsewhere but am unable to fix the problem myself, so am humbly asking for some assistance. Right now I have a problem with the go.google redirect. Many websites, seemingly ones related to anti-virus stuff, I cannot access. I'm using IE. I …

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here is a log from hijack this. Someone help me lol =(. Logfile of Trend Micro HijackThis v2.0.2 Scan saved at 8:39:51 PM, on 1/2/2009 Platform: Windows XP SP2 (WinNT 5.01.2600) MSIE: Internet Explorer v6.00 SP2 (6.00.2900.2180) Boot mode: Normal Running processes: C:\WINDOWS\System32\smss.exe C:\WINDOWS\system32\winlogon.exe C:\WINDOWS\system32\services.exe C:\WINDOWS\system32\lsass.exe C:\WINDOWS\system32\Ati2evxx.exe C:\WINDOWS\system32\svchost.exe C:\WINDOWS\System32\svchost.exe C:\Program …

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So Ya My Explorer.exe Keeps Crashing Too And Everytime I Try To Run It It Shuts Off In Like 10 Seconds. Here Is My Log File Logfile of Trend Micro HijackThis v2.0.2 Scan saved at 10:58:39 PM, on 12/29/2008 Platform: Windows XP SP3 (WinNT 5.01.2600) MSIE: Internet Explorer v7.00 (7.00.6000.16762) …

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This is my first C++ program that I put any serious effort into. You may have seen the trick that allows you to start explorer.exe as the SYSTEM user (by running "at /interactive xx:xx explorer.exe", adding 1 minute to the current time). It takes a lot of jumping through loops, …

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Let me just start with how I believe I got the crudload of viruses. I use Comodo, and often times it'll pop up the "allow or block" box when I encounter something benign. I'm so used to clicking allow that yesterday I stupidly allowed in something that screwed with my …

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Hi Yesterday I had an infection which involved C:\windows\System32\Prunnet.exe which caused my machine to freeze, lots of attempts to connect to the internet. Two porn links to appear on my desktop. It also prevented access to most solution sites, I searched for the problem via Google and found this forum. …

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A couple of days ago, I noticed that the AVG daily update on my XP-SP3 PC couldn't connect, and then realised I couldn't access AV sites such as [url]www.avg.com[/url], [url]www.symantec.com[/url] etc. from either IE or Firefox, but I could access sites like [url]www.hp.com[/url]. When 'googling' for help on the internet, …

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Hi All - Need some help if possible. What i've done so far... 1. Downloaded and have RUN AFT-Cleaner 2. Downloaded and have RUN Malwarebytes (will post log below) 3. Ran the EST online scanner (will attach screenshot of results) Have also 1. disabled System Restore 2. gone through add/remove …

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Somehow I got something on my computer that gives me pop ups. I've followed all the steps in the sticky posted on the forum and it's made it a bit better but the problem still pursues. Now, however, the windows that pop up come up blank and my computer isn't …

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Hey there, i can always rely on guys to help me solve a problem, so here's my problem. When I try to conduct a google search, my searches are getting redirected to some random search website. I've included my hjt log. Cheers. Logfile of Trend Micro HijackThis v2.0.2 Scan saved …

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My friend got a virus on his computer some time ago. Its called MSRun32.exe, and it is absolutely wreaking havoc on his computer. Really, if it were any slower, time would be going backwards for it. I got rid of the virus, but I hadn't realized at the time that …

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Hi there. I was following this thread (sort of) because I have a similar virus that won't let me get to websites that will download updated virus protection. I say I was "sort of" following, because I am extremely green when it comes to computer troubleshooting... I downloaded the file …

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Hello, I am new. I've had this problem for the past few days now. I am connected to a network through a linksys router and can share files just fine but I am unable to access the internet from one of my computers. I can ping ip addresses just fine …

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I have pop ups of Anitvirus 2009 and Spyware Guard 2008, i have tried SpyHunter and Norton nothing seems to help. It wouldnt get rid of the trojan.vundo. Please help! Look at my log file. Logfile of Trend Micro HijackThis v2.0.2 Scan saved at 12:29:51 PM, on 12/30/2008 Platform: Windows …

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So I Got Word That My Computer Got Messed Up Whilst I Was Away At A Friends And It Appears That My explorer.exe Crashes And Restarts But Won't Stay On For More Than 15 Seconds I Could Really Use Some Help. Here Is My Log File: Logfile of Trend Micro …

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Hey Guys, Well Guess what?? I have a virus, i don't know how i got it, but i have one. My protection is Comodo Firewall and Avast. I have ran Malwarebytes on a quick scan (log is below) and now running Malwarebytes on a Full scan. I have check HJT …

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My PC is really messed up and I don't know what to do. I tried running spyware and it doesn't work. I have been trying to run ComboFix on my computer and it simply won't run. Also, my computer won't let me search for spyware and download anything. I was …

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I have a new computer with Windows XP professional installed. The new motherboard (XFX GeForce 8200) is set up mostly for SATA drives with a connector for IDE drives. I have the computer set up so it boots up from the SATA drive. I have an older hard drive (WD1200 …

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Okay, so I've been having issues with my computer. First, my Windows Automatic Updates weren't working, but I think I've got that fixed. Now, my background is a solid light blue, and I can't change it in the Display menu. I'd really appreciate some help. I have AVG, Malwarebytes, and …

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I recently found a trojan.vundo on my computer and dowoaded a tool called fixvundo from the Symantec wbsite. I followed the instructions and it said thatit had been successfully removed. I wanted to make sure So I did a full system scan last night and when I checked back on …

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Hi. Sorry that my first post here is asking for help. Anyways yesterday after using youtube and facebook fine all day and nothing else I closed down internet and left my computer for 5 minutes. When I returned I had "prunnet.exe has encountered a problem and needs to close". Then …

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My laptop was scanned using KASPERSKY ONLINE SCANNER and here are the results. Any help to fix would be nice. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- KASPERSKY ONLINE SCANNER 7 REPORT Tuesday, December 23, 2008 Operating System: Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition Service Pack 3 (build 2600) Kaspersky Online Scanner 7 version: 7.0.25.0 Program database …

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Ok, I contracted the FakeAlert virus from an unsecure wifi network the other day. I'm concerned because no matter what I do I cannot get rid of it. I'm working on a Dell Vostro 1400. The virus blocks certain help sites to eliminate it in addition to rarely booting up …

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So I have noticed I have a problem. Its hard to explain but let me list some things that are happening -Can't click links , when I do it sends me to completely different links -None of my anti virus programs will load up Ill click on them and they …

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My Internet Explorer wouldn't open before and my home page would always change to something different. I did a Malwarebytes scan and the homepage problem is fixed but I get this pop up every now and then and something on my taskbar pops up and says "Window Virtual memory is …

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So I have this major issue and I'm surprised my comp isn't booting me off of this site... 1) I'm getting IE ad popups in Firefox. 2) Everything on my computer is going very slowly. 3) I've been booted off of just about every application on my computer, i.e. AIM …

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Hi, I am hoping somebody can steer me in the right direction. Late yesterday our computer starting running really slow. Especially when running IE. I did a defrag, disk clean up, ran CC Cleaner, ran Spy Boot, Norton and Trend micro. Only thing that came up, that the virus checks …

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My son used the computer and the next day I can't do anything. Took me 2 days to get the hijackthis on the computer. I am posting from my work computer. I went into add remove programs and saw something called "contextual tool offersfortoday" it had no indication of a …

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Automatic updates won't come up on the taskbar. Windows update won't load. I went to stop the automatic updates under services. *not Disable* it says that it reached and error I'm guessing I accidentally went to this site called av5scan.com that was disguised as another. it just kept prompting me …

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My problem: I made 1- A new MFC application (exe) (c++ .net 2005), dialog based. 2- Get from the toolbox a control which is "Picture Control". 3- Set the type of the control to Bitmap in the property window of the control. 4- Add new bitmap to the resources at …

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Hi, I seem to have picked up a weird virus that appears to just stop anything antiviral from running. It has turned off Windows updates, stopped sophos contacting the server for updates, and stops XoftSpySE and MBAM from loading/reinstalling. It has also disabled access to antivirus sites and has hijacked …

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Cohen was very helpful yesterday. At least my computer is allowing some searching. However, he still notes that the system is still infected. Would greatly appreciate any further recommendations. Whatever this was cleared out my Uniblue registry booster, my AVG free edition, etc. The latest HJK code follows: Logfile of …

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Hi everyone. I began having some problems two days ago. My sound stopped working for no apparent reason. I went to advanced volume controls in control panel but when I clicked it, it said C:\WINDOWS\system32\sndvol32.exe not found. I reset and my sound worked for a bit, but I got a …

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Hello. I need help. I can only search in safe mode and many webpages are inaccessible. My hijack log is as follows: Logfile of Trend Micro HijackThis v2.0.2 Scan saved at 1:58:55 AM, on 12/21/2008 Platform: Windows XP SP2 (WinNT 5.01.2600) MSIE: Internet Explorer v7.00 (7.00.5730.0013) Boot mode: Normal Running …

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Can you help me with looking through this HJT log and suggest ways of cleaning it, if unclean. Thanks JK. Logfile of Trend Micro HijackThis v2.0.2 Scan saved at 11:31:47 a.m., on 19/12/2008 Platform: Windows XP SP3 (WinNT 5.01.2600) MSIE: Internet Explorer v7.00 (7.00.6000.16762) Boot mode: Normal Running processes: C:\WINDOWS\System32\smss.exe …

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Hi, as mentioned in the thread that spawned this one, I too saw a request from wJQs.exe to access the internet... ZoneAlarm Security suite intercepted a request from wJQs.exe to access the trusted zone / internet. I then started googling for details of it but only found a couple of …

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I have been reading some old posts about Google either redirecting search results or opening bogus result pages. It just started happening to me a couple of days ago, where the Google results only open up advertisers websites, and not the information I want. It looks as if the results …

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Hello, lately I got infected by a Trojan and it was linked to a couple of exe manager.exe irc.exe hosts.exe downloader.exe So, Windows Defender picked up irc.exe on a scheduled scan and cleared it awhile back. Until I realised that it originated from a file I downloaded and I deleted …

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Hi My PC has been running extremely slow nowadays. Can you help me pls. Logfile of Trend Micro HijackThis v2.0.2 Scan saved at 11:15:06 a.m., on 19/12/2008 Platform: Windows XP SP3 (WinNT 5.01.2600) MSIE: Internet Explorer v6.00 SP3 (6.00.2900.5512) Boot mode: Normal Running processes: C:\WINDOWS\System32\smss.exe C:\WINDOWS\system32\winlogon.exe C:\WINDOWS\system32\services.exe C:\WINDOWS\system32\lsass.exe C:\WINDOWS\system32\svchost.exe C:\WINDOWS\System32\svchost.exe …

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The instruction at Ox7c91b1fa referenced memory at 0x00000010. The memory could not be written.? This happens as Windows XP is booting up and then I click ok and it removes the screen but not the problem. Happens everytime. I have worked with JHolland1964 in Viruses but we are blocked or …

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Hi, I'm having the same go.google problem...Could someone take a look at my HJT log and help me out? Many thanks... Logfile of Trend Micro HijackThis v2.0.2 Scan saved at 12:11:42 AM, on 11/20/2008 Platform: Windows XP SP2 (WinNT 5.01.2600) MSIE: Internet Explorer v7.00 (7.00.6000.16735) Boot mode: Normal Running processes: …

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Hope you can help me I think I have a virus or spyware or something. I have a Dell Dimensions 9200 with Windows Vista. Last week Spyware Guard 2008 popped up saying you have 29 virus’ download Spyware Guard 2008 to delete them. So I did. When it got to …

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